History on the Dark Side Jared Andrus

Jared, Jacob and Henry look at the investigations after the fire at Waco, as well as the trials and Congressional investigations that illuminated quite an assortment of blunders, lies, and errors that left the government looking as or more dangerous than the Branch Davidians. Then we analyze the way that so many groups and individuals have adopted the Waco cause as their own, with particular attention on the OKC bomber, Timothy McVeigh.

This episode features Jared, Jacob and Henry going over the events between the shootout at Waco and the fire that ended the standoff. FBI tactics and policies as well as those used by the Branch Davidians are analyzed. Trigger Warning...more cops shooting dogs may have started a standoff!

Jared, Jacob and special guest Henry, discuss the events immediately proceeding the ATF raid on Waco as well as the failures that occurred along the way and during the raid. The breakdown of communication as well as unclear authority to alter or stop the raid are also considered.

Join your hosts, Professor Andrus and Jacob as they discuss April 19th; a date that includes the Battle of Lexington and Concord, The Oklahoma City Bombing, and the final day of the siege of the Branch Davidian compound at Waco Texas. Learn about historical coincidences, as well as an overview of mind control methods used in many settings and circumstances. This episode discusses an overview of the "Shot heard 'round the world" during Colonial times as well as providing background information and context for why the ATF/FBI were involved with David Koresh and the small group of followers he had gathered at the Mt. Carmel compound in rural Texas. The first of several episodes covering the Waco raid and aftermath.

This episode explores the continued travails and final rescue of the entire crew of the Endurance expedition led by Ernest Shackleton. Beginning with the decision to leave Elephant Island and venture to South Georgia Island in hopes of finding any possible means to save the crew.

Jared and Jacob discuss the incredible survival account of 28 men trapped on the ice off the coast of Antartica just after the start of World War I. With unparalleled determination, leadership and a bit of luck, the men are all rescued, but only after braving the frozen sea for days in glorified lifeboats.